Chief Marionette Wins Rangitikei Cup

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 55, 7 March 1935, Page 8

Chief Marionette Wins Rangitikei Cup

Might’s Finishing Run Was Just Too Late

Bailey Memorial To Rulanut

Double To Dick Whittington

The Rangitikei Racing Club was favoured with a fine day for their autumn meeting yesterday and the attendance was so large that race hooijs were at a premium well before the first race. The course was in good order and the racing was intere sting. The Rangitikei Cup was won by Mrs. G. M. Bennett’s Chief Marionette, who defeated the fast-finishing favourite, Might, by half a length. In the Bailey Memorial the dividends were returned by Rulanut and Ss h^The*totaUsator handled £6554 10s as compared with £4365 10s for the corresponding meeting last year, the increase being £2189. Detailed results are as under:—

TRIAL PLATE, of £6O; 6 furlongs. 2 LEPRECHAUN, Mrs E. O’Neill’s cli g, 3yrs, by Pencil BrandyArras, 5.7 (P. 'Atkins) .. ... 1 4 Hunting Scene, Mr A. F. Symcs ’ . hr c, 8.0, car. 8.3) (H. Young) 2 3 Chief Lady, Mr H. J. McManaway’s b f, 8.0 (S. Anderson) . 3 Also "started: 1 Bazaine 8.7 (S. Wilson), 7 Kaola 8.7 (L. Dulieu), S Linoleum 5.7 (N. Vaughan), 6 Merlyn 8.7 (CL J. Jones), 5 Miss Pango 8.7 (W.J. Broughton), 10 Muggins 8.7 (C. Thomson), 11 Nova Scotia 5.7 (P. Burgess), 12 Terry 5.7 (G. Ridgwav), 13 Te Tomo 8.7 (R. Marsh),' 9 Tudor 8.7 (L. 11. Jones). Won by two lengths; a length. Baznine was fourth. Time, 1.16 2-5. (Winner trained by C. Pilcher, FeiTding.) SANDON HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, of £75; 1 mile and a distance. 1 BOLD JIM, Mr J. Wallace’s ch g, syrs, by Lackham —Railand, 10.11 (P. Burgess) 1 7 Bacchus Marsh, Miss G. Hall’s b g,. Oyrs, 9.0, car. 9.24 (A. McDonald) 3 Royal Record, Mr R. A. Williams’ ch g, 4yrs, 9.10 (G. Ridgway) ° Also started: 4 Tranquillity 9.4 (L. Dulieu), 2 Headland 9.3 (B. Liddatl), G Lady’s Mile 9.0 (A. Jenkins), 5 Eka Tere 9.0 (W. N. Taylor), S Otaki 9.0 (W. Blanche). Won by a length and a-half; a head. Time, 1.52 1-5.

Leprechaun AVins Well.

There were 13 starters in the Trial Plate, Bazaine being preferred to Leprechaun. Chief Lady, Bazaine and Tudor delayed the start for some minutes and when the tapes were released Hunting Scene was in charge from Bazaine, Leprechaun, Merlyn, Miss Pango, Tudor and Chief Lady. Hunting Scene drifted a bit and at the three furlongs Bazaine was setting the pace closely attended by Leprechaun, Merlyn and Hunting Scene, with Chief Lady handy. There was not much change crossing the top and Leprechaun turned for home just ahead of Bazaine, with Chief Lady and Hunting Scene handy, then Tudor, Merlyn, Miss Pango and Kaola. Leprechaun soon put the issue beyond doubt and he won, nicely by a couple of lengths from Hunting Scene who finished well to beat Chief Lady for second place, the margin between them being a length. Bazaine was close up fourth and then came Kaola, Tudor, Merlyn, Terry and Miss Pango. Bold Jim AVas Too Good. Though he tailed the field for most of the journey, Bold Jim was much too good for the others over the final bit and ho won the Highweight by a good length from Bacchus Marsh, who was also well back when heads were turned for home. The early order following a good start, was Eka Tere from Royal Record, Or-.ki, Headland, Lady’s Mile and Bacchus Marsh. Royal Record went into the lead rounding the turn but otherwise the order was the same into the back. At the half mile Royal Record and Eka Tere were three lengths ahead of Headland and Bwid Jim was still whipper in. Royal Record and Eka Tere were first to turn for home with Tranquillity two lengths away followed by Headland, Lady’s Mile, Bold Jim and Bacchus Marsh. Bold Jim was now making up his ground and he soon collared the leaders, going on to win by just over a length. There was a good race for second and Bacchus Marsh finished fast to beat Royal Record by a head "with Eka Tere only half a head further, away. Tranquillity and Headland were next.

OHAKEA HACK HANDICAP, of £65;

G furlongs. S DICK WHITTINGTON, Mr J. Duggan’s b g, aged, by Solferino —Lady Kyle, 7.2, car. S.l) (W. N. Taylor) 1 4 Note Issue, Mr N. Blackmore’s br f, 3vrs, 7.11, car. 7.12) (S. Anderson) # - 1 Secrecy, -Mr. W. H. Gaisford’s br rn, 4yrs, 8.0 (P. Atkins) ... o Also started: 3 Arena 9.3 (T. Tito), 7 Collodian 8.6, car. 8.10-2 (J. Green), 2-'’Abbey Fealo S.l (R. Marsh), 4 Lord Moutoa 7.6, car. 7.62 (W. J. Broughton), 6 Koreroa 7.0 (J. Gunn), 9 Even Money 7.0, car. 7.1) (R. P. Feascy). Won by two and a-half lengths; half a length. Abbey Fcale was fourth. Time, 1.14 4-5. (Winner trained by owner, Levin.) RANGITIKEI CUP, of £115; li miles. 2 CHIEF MARIONETTE, Mrs G. M. Bennett’s ch m, syrs, by Chief Ruler—Dolly Fisher, 7.8 (W. J. Broughton) 1 1 Might, Mr A. F. Low’s br g, 5 yrs, 5.9 (S. AVilson) 2 4 Eminent, Mr W. H. Lambess’ ch g, aged, 7.12 (R. Marsh) .... 3 Also started: 5 Cadland 7.13, car. 8.0) (T. Tito), 3 Midian 7.9 (P. Atkins), 5 Aiguille 7.9, car. 7.4 (G. Tattcrsall). AVon by half a length; 12 lengths. Time, 2.8 4-5. (Winner trained by H. Dulieu, New Plymouth.) GREATFORD HACK HANDICAP, of £75; 8) furlongs.

Dick Whittington Pays a Price. Dick Whittington was eighth in the betting order for the Ohakea Hack but ho won easily by two and a-kaif lengths and he returned a dividend of over a quarter of a century. Abbey Peale and Dick Whittington were first to show out ahead of Note Issue, Arena, Secrecy, Koreroa and Collodion. Note Issue had charge after they had gone a furlong and she was tow lengths iu front crossing the top. ’ Dick Whittington then made a fast run and ho was with Note Issue entering the straight. Abbey Peale was next followed by Arena, Secrecy, Collodion and Even Money. Dick Whittington never left it in doubt and he won casing up by well over two lengths. Note Issue wes second half a length in front of Secrecy and Abbey Peale was fourth followed by Arena, Lord Moutoa and Even Money.

2 DARECOURT, Mrs A. M.Kutherford’s br g, 4vrs, by Gainscourt —Kaladare, 7.9, ear. 7.10 (3. Wilson) 1 3 Sweet Music, Mr C. Louisson’s br f, 3yrs, 7.0, ear. 7.64 (W. J. Broughton) - 5 Hunting Queen, Mr T. A. Duncan’s bf, 3yrs, 8.2 (T. Tito) . 3 Also'started; 1 Bonnie Vale 9.0 (S. Anderson), 4 Timorous 8.5 (R. Marsh), 6 Koreroa 7.0 (R. K. Guthrie). Won by a length and a-half; threequarters of a length. Bonnie V ale was fourth. Time, 1.50. (Winner trained by T. R. George, Trentham.) BAILEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP, of £80; 7 furlongs. G RULANUT, Mr J. G. Alexander’s ch .h, syrs, by Chief Ruler — Cinnamon, 7.12, car. 7.13:1 (T. Tito) .. 1 2 Sanguine King, Mrs J. M. Bevan’s b g, Gyrs, 5.9 (P. Bur- / b r ess) 2 5 Land Tax, Mr J. O’Donnell’s br m, syrs, 7.0, car. 7.14 (L. 11. Jones) 0 ■Aiso started: 8 Korokio 9.2 (A. Jenkins),.. 1 Royal Routine 8.8 (W. J. Broughton), 3 Wasteland 7.7, car. 7.2 (R; H. Guthrie), 4 Pull Throttle 7.5, car. 7.0 (G. Tattersall), 7 Hunting Lodge'7‘3;‘dar. 7.9 (P. Atkins). Won by a length and a-half; a neck. ' (WrßWFtTSTh'e'a 15y’"L.' ,l G;* Morris, Z':' *** """Mafton.) • ' - IhUIEWJILL lIANDICAP, of £65; " ' ' ST? s’furlongs!' ' : 5 DlCli ’WffITTINGTON,* Mr J.'' M ’' ADuggan ’s,b; tl . g, aged, by SolKyle, rehep. 8,4 ■>( VY. N. Taylor) 1 G W’ahino; Nui, Mr L. McKenzie’s ch m, 4yrs, 7.5, car. 7.64 (W. J. Broughton) 2 4 Abbey Feale, Mr M. Lane’s bm, 4yrs, 8.9, car. 8.4 (J. Sheehan) . 3 Also started: 1 L.ifo Guard 9.11 (S. Wilson), 2 Debut 8.5 (S. Anderson), 7 Dialogist 8.4 (T. Tito), 3 Dollar Bill 7.9 (R. Marsh), S Joystick 7.5, car. 7.0 (1. Vivienne 7.5, car. 7.1 (B. K. Guthrie)^., Won.,by,a- : length, and a-half; half a 1 length:’'Dollar Bill was fourth. Time, 2 o —.-rn-ync*?—

Chief Marionette Beats Might. Chief Alarionctto won me Kangitikci Cup but only by half a length from Alight, who finished brilliantly. Might was last into the straight and had just too much ground to make up or' he would have been much harder to beat. Aiguille and Eminent set the pace early, leading out of the straight followed by Chief Marionette, Alidian, Cadland and Might. Cadland moved forward on the outer rounding the turn 'and' he followed Aiguille into the back. At the six Cadland had charge from Aiguille, then came Eminent and Alidian. The field was well bunched at the far turn, Chief Marionette having run up alongside Midian ahead of Eminent. The order was unchanged to the straight but as soon as heads were turned for home Chief Alarionctto challenged Cadland who was under tho whip. Chief Alarionette was going too well, however, and she went on to win by half a length from Alight, who came with a very fast run to get within the length of the winner. Eminent was third just over a length back and Alidian was fourth followed by Cadland. *

Darecourt Beats Sweet Alusic. Bonnie Vale was favourite for the Greatford Hack but she was beaten into fourth place, the dividends being returned by Darecourt and Sweet Music. Sweet Alusic and Timorous led out of the straight followed by Koreroa, Bonnie Vale, Darecourt and Hunting Queen. Timorous had charge from Koreroa and Sweet Alusic going into the back and the field was well bunched at the far turn. Crossing the top Timorous, Darecourt and Koreroa were almost iu line just ahead of Sweet Alusic and Bonnie Yale *and Hunting Queen was in close attendance. Darecourt had a slight lead from Timorous, Bonnie Vale and Sweet Music at the homo turn and in a good finish Darecourt did best, winning by a length and a-half from Sweet Music with Hunting Queen the best part of a length further away. Bonnie Vale was fourth and Timorous next. Rulanut Proves His Worth. Kulanut, who was having his first

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race since his return from Australia, was at a good price in the Bailey Memorial. Ho was in a good position early and one of the leaders into the straight. Then ho took command and won nicely by a length and a-half from Sanguine King. Korokio was first to break the line and when tho field had settled down Royal Routine was setting tho pace followed by Hunting Lodge, Korokio and Rulanut, Sanguine King and AVasteland. Rulanut improved going down tho back and he followed Royal Routine across tho top. Rulanut and Royal Routine wero on terms entering the straight with Korokio next uhead of Sanguine King and AVasteland, then Land Tax. Royal Routine did not go on with it and Rulanut took tho lead, winning well by a length and a-half from Sanguine King with Land Tax a neck further away third. Royal Routine was fourth and AVasteland and Korokio were in line with Royal Routine. Double to Dick Whittington. Dick AVhittington started a second time, in the Farewell Hack, and despite a 101 b. rekandicup he again led the field home, winning decisively by a length and a-half from AVahine Nui. The early order was AVahine Nui, from Debut, Dick AA’hittingtou, Dollar Bill, Lifeguard and Abbey Fealc. There was little alteration crossing tho top and Dick Whittington moved forward at the home turn to lead into the straight followed by AVahino Nui, Debut, Dollar Bill, Lifeguard and Abbey Feale. Dick Whittington had the race won at the distance and ho was a length and ahalf to the good at the post. Wahine Nui hung on well for second place half a length ahead of Abbey Feale. Dollar Bill was fourth then Life Guard, Dialogist and Debut.

ON PARADE CASE TRAINER AND JOCKEY APPEAL G. Holland, trainer of On Parade, and J. P. Fergus, the jockey, who were disqualified for six months by the judicial committee of the Franklin Racing Club in connection with the running of that horse in the Onewhero Hack,Cup on Saturday, have appealed to tho Auckland District Committee, and the appeal will be heard at a special meeting next Tuesday. The rule of racing under which trainer G. Holland, jockey J. P. Fergus, and tho horse, On Parade, wero dealt with by the judicial stewards at the Frank-lin-Bay of Islands meeting on Saturday, reads as follows: “Every horse which runs in a race shall be run on its merits, and every rider shall ride his horse out to the end of the race, if he has any reasonable chance of running first, second, third or fourth, and shall in no case trust to tho chance of a protest or objection. Where, in the opinion of tho stewards, any horse has not been run on its merits, they may fine, disqualify or suspend the rider, and may also disqualify the horse for the race, and also (if they think fit) for a spcci-' fied period, and may also fine, disqualify or suspend any licenced person other than the rider, and fine or disqualify any.,other person (including the owner) who in their opinion, was party to the horse not being run on its merits. CHOPIN RETIRED

A Hawke’s Bay message states that honest Chopin has quit the game and will pass the remainder of his days on the property of his owner, Afr W. J. Wood, of Waipawa, who bred him. He was sired by Lord Quex from Tuneful, who some time ago passed away, her last production being Alinnesinger, by Alcrcian King. Although Air Wood bred several horses from Tuneful, in Irish Alelody, Alinstrel Boy, Sweet Chimes, and raced them, none of them were responsible for the attractive displays registered by their half-brother, who was much travelled and raced.

MANAWATTT RACING CLUB. AUTUMN AIEETING. ENTRIES DUE TOMORROW. Nominations for all events at the Manawatu Racing Club’s autumn meeting, to be held at Awapuni on Alarch 22 and 23, also forfeit for the Sires’ Produce Stakes, are due at 8 o’clock-to-morrow evening. TIMARU TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES. Per Press Association. TIAIARU, Alarch 5. The following are the acceptances for the Timaru Trotting Club’s meeting on Alarch 9:—

KINGSDOWN HANDICAP (harness), of £100; 3.44 class; 14 miles Esther, Isabel Patch, Pleasant Voyage, Renegade scr., Travis' Pringle 12yds.

bhd., Bon Haven, Nelson Guy, Winsome Laddie, Silver Sea 24yds., Cliudlcigh 36yds., Carl 4Syds., Gyrate 9Gyds. TRIAL HANDICAP (harness), of £100; 4.3 class; 1 mile and 5 furlongs.— Coleno Derby, Colonel Bogey, Cream Harvester, Cruiser, Dual, Lady Hannah, Neola, Prince do Oro, Sea Peter, Sliandon Chimes, Wee Wrack, Wheat Pool, Zest scr., Snowy do Oro 12yds. bhd.. Sea Trail 36yds., Vanity Pair '6oyds. TIAIARU CUP HANDICAP (harness), of £230; 4.34 class; 2 miles.— Bracken, Little Nelson, Alanocuvre, Alountain Ore, Queen Author scr., John Jinks 12yds. bhd., Craganour, Todd Lonzia (t.) 24yds., Great Logan, Gunfire, Roy Spec 36yds., Elvo, Native Chief 4Syds. FAIRLTE HANDICAP (harness), of £110; 2.19 class; 1 mile.—Black Jester, Gay Sister, Grace AlcElwyn, Lena Thorpe, I,one Derby, Alario Celeste, Royal de Oro, Ruin scr., Battlefield, Dollio Derby, Red Spur, Tatsy de Oro, Village Guy, War Officer, Yankcclnnd 12yds. bhd., "Worthy King 48. SEADOWN HANDICAP (harness), of £110; 3.37 class; 14 miles.—Big Author, Ohartcris Vale, Fitincbrogue, Golden Square, Harold Wrack, 'Paragon, War Betty scr.. Alidnight- Sun, Noble Prince 12yds. bhd., Graham Direct, Silver Axwortliy 24yds., Colene Parrish 36yds. TEAIUKA HANDICAP (harness), of £110; 5.0 class; 2 miles.—Ann Parrish, Bosun, Esther, Isabel Patch scr., Travis Pringle 12yds. bhd., Bon Haven, Silver Sea 24vds. bhd., Winsome Laddie 36vds., Sonoma King 48yds., Gyrate 120yds.

WAI-ITI HANDICAP (harness), of £l2o;' 2.54 class; 1} miles. —Black Jester, Gay Sister, Grace AlcElwyn, Happy I.ass, Lone Derby, Alarie Celeste, Rinn scr., Battlefield, Dollie Derby, Tatsy de Oro, Village Guy, Whippet, Yankeeland 12yds. bhd., Red Spur, War Officer 24vds.

WASH DYKE HANDICAP (harness). of £120: 2.47 class; 1} miles.— Bracken, Alountain Ore. Alorning Sun, Key Spec, Taxpayer. Willow Wave scr., Craganour, John Jinks, Queen Author 12yds. bhd., Elvo. John Noble 2iyds., Native Chief 48yds.

NAPIER PARK ACCEPTORS. Per Press Association. HASTINGS, Last Night. Acceptances for Napier Parle arc as under: — OMAHU HACK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 70 sovs.; one mile and a half. Kahunoke 10 5 Swift and High Grader 10 4 'Suro 9 7 Tareha 10 1 Mercian Lass 9 2 Lady Wessex 9 7 ST. PATRICK HANDICAP, Of SO sovs; soven furlongs. Cyclonic 0 0 Gold Mag 7 13 Cullus 8 2 KUAO HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; five furlongs. Passion Flower 9 0 . Hunting Quake 8 13 Chorus 7 0 Blue Garter 8 0 Charade 7 0 Bcgorrali 7 5 Tidal Song 7 0 Mesurina 7 0 PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP, of 110 sovs; one mile and a distance. Speed 9 5 Sunny Sky 7 8 Lady Spy 7 10 TRIAL HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; six furlongs. Contract 9 0 Potent 8 0 Fortene 8 10 Kro Flite S 0 Royal Feast 8 6 Grand Vizier S 0 Count Recitation 8 0 Willonyx 8 6 Hunting Cat S 0 Father’s Peggy Defoe 8 0 Choice 8 3 Royal Holt S 0 Peggy’s .Toy 8 0 WHARERANGI HACK CUP. of 116 sovs; one mile. Sunny Song 9 1 Memnon 7 7 Hunting Bag 8 12 Shirred Ribbon 7 7 Royal Dash 7 12 Rlygain 7 2 Flamingo 7 8 Marae Quex 7 0 Tres Sec 7 7 De Trop 7 0 TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 65 sovs; six furlongs. Cawbeen 9 5 Abbey Feale 8 2 Asturisca 8 2 Hunting Star 8 7 Queen’s Pride 9 Secrecy 8 4 Fortene 7